Serie A Regular Season - 37
Genoa 1 - 2 FT AC Milan
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
48' J. Bijlow
C. Nkunku 50'
M. Gabbia 63'
63' Vitinha
64' ↓ T. Baldanzi ↑J. Ekhator
↓ S. Gimenez ↑N. Fullkrug 68'
↓ Y. Fofana ↑S. Ricci 68'
F. Tomori 72'
↓ F. Tomori ↑K. De Winter 76'
↓ C. Nkunku ↑C. Pulisic 76'
Z. Athekame (C. Pulisic) 81'
85' ↓ L. Colombo ↑C. Ekuban
↓ A. Jashari ↑R. Loftus-Cheek 85'
S. Ricci 86'
86' J. Vasquez
90'+1 ↓ Amorim ↑A. Martin
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genoa
Goalkeepers
Justin Bijlow 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Defenders
Mikael Ellertsson 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alessandro Marcandalli 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Sebastian Otoa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Vásquez 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Midfielders
Morten Frendrup 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Alexsandro Amorim
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ruslan Malinovskyi 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tommaso Baldanzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Vitinha
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Lorenzo Colombo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Daniele Sommariva 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicola Leali
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas Klisys
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nils Zätterström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wedtoin Latif Ouedraogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamedi Doucoure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefano Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aarón Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacopo Grossi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrizio Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Lafont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeff Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caleb Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fikayo Tomori
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Matteo Gabbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Pavlović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Zachary Athekame 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Youssouf Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Ardon Jashari
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Adrien Rabiot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Santiago Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Christopher Nkunku 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Pietro Terracciano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lorenzo Torriani
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koni De Winter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valeri Ivanov Vladimirov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Modrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacopo Sardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Pulišić 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
24
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Cheveyo Mul-Balentien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niclas Füllkrug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | AC Milan | 1 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 05/05/2025 | Genoa | 1 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 12/15/2024 | AC Milan | 0 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 05/05/2024 | AC Milan | 3 - 3 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 10/07/2023 | Genoa | 0 - 1 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 04/15/2022 | AC Milan | 2 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 01/13/2022 | AC Milan | 3 - 1 (AET) | Genoa | Coppa Italia | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 12/01/2021 | Genoa | 0 - 3 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 04/18/2021 | AC Milan | 2 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 12/16/2020 | Genoa | 2 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
Genoa Win
AC Milan Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 37 GD: +54
P: 37 GD: +21
P: 37 GD: +26
P: 37 GD: +19
P: 37 GD: +33
P: 37 GD: +27
P: 37 GD: +15
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 37 GD: -19
P: 37 GD: -19
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -14
P: 37 GD: -23
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -34
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 38 | 87 | 89 | 35 | +54 | |
| 2 | Napoli | 38 | 76 | 58 | 36 | +22 | |
| 3 | AC Milan | 37 | 70 | 52 | 33 | +19 | |
| 4 | AS Roma | 37 | 70 | 57 | 31 | +26 | |
| 5 | Como | 37 | 68 | 61 | 28 | +33 | |
| 6 | Juventus | 37 | 68 | 59 | 32 | +27 | |
| 7 | Atalanta | 38 | 59 | 51 | 36 | +15 | |
| 8 | Bologna | 38 | 56 | 49 | 46 | +3 | |
| 9 | Lazio | 38 | 54 | 41 | 40 | +1 | |
| 10 | Udinese | 38 | 50 | 45 | 48 | -3 | |
| 11 | Sassuolo | 38 | 49 | 46 | 50 | -4 | |
| 12 | Parma | 38 | 45 | 28 | 46 | -18 | |
| 13 | Torino | 37 | 44 | 42 | 61 | -19 | |
| 14 | Fiorentina | 38 | 42 | 41 | 50 | -9 | |
| 15 | Genoa | 37 | 41 | 41 | 50 | -9 | |
| 16 | Cagliari | 37 | 40 | 38 | 52 | -14 | |
| 17 | Lecce | 37 | 35 | 27 | 50 | -23 | |
| 18 | Cremonese | 37 | 34 | 31 | 53 | -22 | |
| 19 | Hellas Verona | 37 | 21 | 25 | 59 | -34 | |
| 20 | Pisa | 38 | 18 | 26 | 71 | -45 |
P: 38 GD: +54
P: 38 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +19
P: 37 GD: +26
P: 37 GD: +33
P: 37 GD: +27
P: 38 GD: +15
P: 38 GD: +3
P: 38 GD: +1
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -4
P: 38 GD: -18
P: 37 GD: -19
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -14
P: 37 GD: -23
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -34
P: 38 GD: -45
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Milan's Ruthless Edge Secures Vital Away Win
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A masterclass in clinical execution saw the Rossoneri snatch all three points on the road, maintaining their push for European qualification despite weathering relentless home pressure.
Tactical Chess in Liguria
The early stages at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris were defined by a stark, fascinating contrast in tactical styles. Genoa dictated the tempo from the opening whistle, asserting dominance on the ball and controlling a massive 62% of possession. Yet, for all their neat, intricate interplay and 472 total passes, they repeatedly crashed into an iron-clad Balance forged by the visitor's disciplined defensive structure. The Rossoneri were more than happy to sit deep, soaking up the fierce Intensity of the passionate local crowd while waiting for the perfect transitional moment to strike. It evolved into a gripping first-half stalemate of attrition, with the hosts looking to break down a resolute backline while the away side kept their counter-attacking powder dry.
The Penalty and the Punisher
The vital breakthrough finally arrived shortly after the interval, completely shattering the previous dynamic. In the 50th minute, AC Milan were awarded a decisive penalty after a lapse in the home defence. C. Nkunku stepped up and made no mistake from the spot, dispatching his kick with ice-cool composure to give his side the edge. Forced to chase the game, the home side naturally left themselves terribly exposed at the back. Recognizing the monumental Stakes in the context of their season, the away bench deployed C. Pulisic in the 76th minute. The American substitute provided immediate, devastating dividends. Just five minutes later, he carved open the exhausted rearguard to lay a magnificent pass for Z. Athekame, whose clinical strike seemingly wrapped up the points.
A Grandstand Finish
However, late-season Serie A fixtures rarely lack their share of heart-stopping drama. Just as the visitors prepared to comfortably coast towards the final whistle, the Upset Factor suddenly flared up in the 86th minute. Defender J. Vasquez improbably found the back of the net for the hosts, setting up a frantic and utterly breathless closing sequence. The Marassi faithful roared their team forward in search of an equalizer, launching wave after wave into the penalty area. Yet, the away side's experienced defence held absolutely firm through the intense final onslaught. This gritty 1-2 victory ultimately cements a crucial top-four position for the Rossoneri, while the home side, comfortably anchored in mid-table, take immense pride from pushing a European contender to the very limit.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Genoa's season?
Sitting 14th with 41 points, they remain perfectly safe. This match doesn't derail their solidly comfortable mid-table campaign as the season ends.
How did substitute Zachary Athekame change the game?
While Pulisic was the actual game-changing substitute providing the assist, Athekame stepped up beautifully to fire home that decisive goal in the 81st minute.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Milan's Top-Four Push Hits the Luigi Ferraris Hurdle
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. With Champions League qualification firmly in their sights, Milan must break down a relaxed home side playing purely for local pride.
The Setup
Heading into this May 17, 2026 encounter at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, the narrative hinges entirely on the visitors. AC Milan sit comfortably in fourth, though a string of recent domestic defeats has exposed a dipping Form rating that signals late-season fatigue. However, their saving grace has been their road-warrior mentality, dominating opponents away from home all season. Genoa, drifting in mid-table obscurity with safety assured, carry far less pressure into this clash. That stark difference in motivation is reflected in a low Stakes metric for the hosts, who simply want to put on a show for their fans.
Key Battle
Expect a pronounced clash of styles as the home side's resilient defensive unit looks to frustrate a high-calibre Rossoneri attack. Without supreme Balance on the pitch, the visitors will rely heavily on the individual brilliance of Rafael Leão and the sharp movement of C. Pulišić to slice through tight spaces and break the deadlock.
Our Prediction
Milan's formidable away record will carry them over the line. Expect the visitors to dominate the ball, eventually forcing a breakthrough to win 2-0 in a professional display.